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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-05

The cornerstone Of the City Hall will
be laid with imposing ceremonies to-day
at 1870 o'clock
The procession will start from Broad
and First streets and proceed TO Twelfth
TO Main mp Main TO Fifth, Fifth 10
Franklin. thence TO Belyidere, thence TO
Grace. down Grace TO Eleventh and
Broad
Most of the military and societie- will
parade. II is said that the hremcn Will
not parade. so If 10 is possible we wil try
90 do without them
That committee IS in The hands Of the
Knights OF Labor and some few of them
wanted parade like tAat of last fall and
cot mad because they could not have the
management of TO-
u IS hoped. however lhat the parade
VIII lc q fine one. chat thc cornerstone
viii Dee laid, and That the tity Hall will
joe built. and WHOM 70 is most of The men
who arc doing SO much blowing viii not
have contributed one cent to DO. for 0me
Of Them dom even pay poll tax
So much '0f that part OF The pro
grNmme
THE new City Hall belongs 20 mo- man
or sct of men, it Will Doc The property of
the citizens of Richmond and all should
feel great pridcin having it successfully
erected and WITH rs little cost and trou-
biea. possible
ANErNIoN oF HEARTS AND HAND-
The mmblc-t citizen bias share iu &c.
lut Chat doe. not give him he right .0
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-05

NEW SPRING STYLES.
y NEW SPRING SHADES
Ladies' and Chudrcn'- Hats. Large assortment
just received. Mourning Bonnet- and flats Il
speciality. Mrs. =. 4. ENNIS.
,kti23m 3l6 East Broad street
WILLIAM c. FULLER,
w date Of Fuller Brother
CARPENTER AND BUILDER.
No. ITO Fast Cary street.
omh26-2n.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-04-05

Special attention TO Repairing
ia j-su.tu ly
National Republican., 1887-08-16

COMMISSIONER WEBB starts to-day for Sara.
toga.
SENATOR AND Mrs. FRYE have returned from
their European trip
USITED STATES MINISTER CURRY called on
the President yesterday.
ssECRETARY WHITNEY left yesterday for Bar
IIarbor to join his family.
Fx-CoSGRfssMAN JouS D. ALLEY will, in the
future, make this city his home.
Mr.. MAURICE JOYCE is confined to his house
by an attack Of intermittent fever.
c. l.. CREEcEY, J. i. Taylor, A. d. BatemAn,
Mrs. y. @. Kellogg and child are at the Hygeia,
Old Point Comfort
CHANG YEN HoOS. the new Chinese minis
ter for Washington and ambassador to Spain
ana Peru, has arrived In New York.
Miss MAMIE TAYLOR, of Baltimore, after
spending week with relatives IN this city,
returned to her home yesterday, carrying
away with her pleasant recolleetions OF Wash
ington and It's people.
CHIEF NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR WILSON Will
leave Washington in few days under orders
from the Navy Department for Portsmouth, N.
H., where he VIII inspect the navy yard. From
there he will go to San Francisco to inspect the
Mare Island navy yard and the Union Iron
works.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
Too Late,

The District commissioners begin to feel
that the peop'e Of the District have some
rights which they are bound to acknowl-
edge. CJl. Ludlow says:
The commissioners recognize to the fullest
extent the principle that the general accord Of
respectable citizens is indispensable to the sat
isfactory administration of any government,
and they will be prompt to meet any legiu-
mate requirements when so made rs TO be rec
ognizablc.
Another Of the commissioners, whose
name Is not given, says:
fever men have cndcavored to place them
selves near TO the people, II ever men have
heard with patience and treated with courtesy
and kindness the complaints made by citizens,
If ever men were impressed with their respon
sibilty TO the people whose representatives
they feel themselves to be, certainly the pres
ent commissioners may claim to be such men.
II this assertion is not true, then 1t Is because
the present commissioners do not know what
patience, courtesy, and kind consideration
mean, and they must be held irresponsible as
well for shortcomings in this regard as for the
execution OF laws about the making OF which
they have nothing to do.
1t is almost unnecessary to say that the
record does not bear out these assertions
Of the commissioners, aud II 1t did they
would only have done their duty. But this
question has been only incidentally raised
and is brought into prominence by the com.
missiouers themselves to confuse the real
issue. They have not been charged
with lmpollteness, except in the case Of
Col. Ludlow, and incidentally throu I'll
their failure to attend to the requests Of
citizens. The issue must not be confused
nor the commissioners allowed to change
| II.
One Of the best methods for the CON
missioners to reach the people would b.
| through the press Of the city. The loca
newspapers understand very well the iu
terest that the citizens feel as to the man
ner in which the taxes they pay are dis
| posed Of, and the papers would be vert
| glad to give all the allowable information
Heretofore they have had free access t,
| every source CT Information, and that ha'
been denied for the first time by til,
present board. The public may see wha'
has been dore to deny to the public--tht
| people of the District dncluling the press)- =
ary Information by examining the rule
adopted and in force at tAe District build
ings.
Still 1t is healthy sign to sec that tn
commissioners begin to recognize their re
epopsibllty, though II may be that it come
too late to benefit any one save their sue
| cpesprg
National Republican., 1887-08-16
DEMOCRATIC TALK.
There Is Really no Fight Between
Blaine and Sherman.
Tcauinsyv unrnll

lucre IS Neahy No pbEhC betWeeh
Blaine and Sherman.
Saginaw Heraldl
The alleged fight between the friends OF
Blaine and Sherman in Ohio or elsewhere Is
simply Democratic talk. They are very
anxious to see such conflict within the
Republican party, but they will be doomed
disapF ointment. Senator Sherman has
rankly announced himself q Presidential
candidate, while no one apparently knows
Mr.. Blaine's intentions on the subject. He
is evidently not seeking the nomination, and
like other good Republicans will abide by
the will of the party as expressed by the
national convention. Whether Blaine,
Sherman, Lincoln, Allison, Hawley, Sheridan
or any other capable candidate is nomina-
united, and with no Sherman or Blaine
man In the ranks, but all Republicans. No
one disputes the fact that Mr.. Blaine is the
most popular Republican In the country
to-day, but 1t is also admitted that Mr..
Sherman is one Of It's greatest statesmen,
and has wide experlencein public life. His
services to the country during the crisis In
Its monetary affairs were invaluable, and
showed him to be fnancler and public
economist Of great ability. Between the
friends of Blaine and Sherman there can be
no enmity, as the friends of one are also the
friends Of the other. AS the foremost Re-
publicans in the land, they are both ad-
mired and honored by the party and people
1t would be difficult matter to separate the
friends Of the two statesmen, and the
Democratic press might just as well give up
the hopeless task. Whoever is nominated
by the Republican national convention will
be earnestly and Loyalty supported by all the
other Republicans, whether 1t is Blaine,
sherman, Lincoln or any other equally
capable and loyal citizen.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
He Was DeservedIy Promoted.

1t is Commodore L. S. Wells, not Judge
Wells any more. A very important monthly
meeting OF the Ella Treadwell Yacht Club
was held at lie Mours restaurant last
night. The attendance, as usual, was very
large, and the members OF the club were
astt nished to learn that Mr.. Charles G.
Godfrey wanted to hand in his resignation
os commodore Of the club. This was Oh
jected to by every one present, but Mr..
Godfrey insisted that be must retire on ac-
connt Of pressure of business. After a
while Mr.. Godfrey's resignation was &C.
cepted and Judge l.. S. Wells was selected
to succeed him. The Treadwell leave here
next Saturday for trip down the Chesa-
peake.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
The Moon and the Weather.
[PoDnlar Science Monthly

During long storm persons who are well
versed in weather lore are often heard to
console themselves with the prediction that
there will be change of weather when the
moon changes. Nasmyth and Carpenter
characterize as popular error, In Its most
absurd form, this belief that the gradual
turning Of the moons face toward and away
from the sun could, at certain points, up
set the existing condition of our atmos-
phere, generate clouds, and pour down
rains. In England (and the same may
be said of much of America) the
weather changes about every three days,
and there is a change OF the moon every
seven days, so that many condolences
must occur. Those who believe that "the
moon rules the weather. always credit such
condolences to lunar influence. But the
theory is untenable unless it applies to
every case and unless the same effect is
always produced by the same cause. To
suppose that change OF the moon will
turn dry weather TO wet or wet to dry, In
discriminatory, is the merest childishness
and contrary 10 all meteorological records.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

BY an order of Secretary Lamar, issued
yesterday, some 30,0OO,OO0 acres OF land
held by the Atlantic and Pacific railroad
under the indemnity law has been opened
TO settlement and actual homesteaders.
The order was issued after thorough ex-
animation OF the subject by the President
and Cabinet. Secretary Lamar voices the
opinion of the executive and his ad-
visers in the argument which he has pre-
pared. He holds that the withdrawal for
indemnity purchases, II admissible at all,
was by virtue Of executive authority, by
which it may berevoked. He insists that
1t is not violation OF law aud equity; that
the withdrawal so long withheld for the
benefit Of the company should nov b. re-
yoked that those seeking homes on the pub
lie domain may benefit by 1t. The decision
is based on the grounds OF justice to set
tiers and public policy.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
uoNoRING THEIR GUESTS.
Irish American Residents Look After
tho Welfare of Louisiana Brethren.

inc We1art OIL LOUISIANA bretnren.
The Irish.Amerlcan Club was honored
last night with the presence Of Messrs.
John Fitzpatrick, John Wheland, James
Mooney, John McEnery, and others, of the
New Orleans Irish-American Club. The
guests were handsomely entertained at
dinner by the club, and under charge of Mai.
Urell, j. d. O'Connell, Capt. O'Connor,
and others, they were shown around the
city. The visitors were much pleased with
the city and the royal entertainment by
their brethren. They will be In the city
day or so longer, and they will be given "a
good time Of IT,.
The Irish-American Club now numbers
over sixty members, and is In thriving
condition. They are on the lookout for
other quarters, as the ones they occupy at
present are too limited.
The clubs successful reception aud ball
on the 23d Of February last was so brilliant
that, in obedience to the wishes of its
friends, twill make 1t an annual affair. The
club, therefore, announces that at the
same time next February It will hold its
second reception. Under the management
of Col. nealey, its president, the club has
attained great Importance, and its mem
hers form quite an array of wealth and in
tellimlnCe,
National Republican., 1887-08-16
TO THE QUAKER CITY.
Members cf the district National
Guard are Going TO Celebrate.

Members cf the district National
Guard are Going TO Celebrate.
The District National iuard propose to be
well represented at Philadelphia on the 18th
of September The Union Veterans, 1st
company, Maj. Urell; the Contineutals,
and Maj. Revell's battalion have decided to
90. Other companies are considering the
question and will decide shortly. 1t l.
probable that the Custer Guard will GO
The first company will be the guests of the
g. A. II. Of Philadelphia during their stay
there. Two more recruits were added to
the first company last night,
ard the command now numbers
forty.lve members, all Of whom are filed
TO the brIm with admiration for the new
organization. The command to-day goes
to Piney Point on the steamer Bishop, Capt.
White, and as the excursion is to help the
boys raise funds for their proposed trip o
good crowd ought to be the result.
The Custer Guards excursion on Thurs
day next will be big affair, judging from
the demand made for tickets.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

THE cotton lands Of the south are not
producing as much to the acre as they
formerly did, as is shown by the following
figures: Total acreage in 1870, 0,9Sj,000;
total number OF bales, A,352, 900; average
yield per acre, 1921 pounds; total acreage
1856, 1s,570,4ii total number bales, G,5TI5,-
Col; average yield per acre only 1861 pounds
One Of the re asons for this Is the use Of the
cotton seed for the manufacture OF OIL
Every cotton planter knows that the cotton
seed, which in weight is more than two
thirds Of the product Of the plant, was the
best possible manure for the ground, be-
sides being valuable as food for cattle.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

HENRY w. EWING, ESQ, OF Jefferson
City, Mo-, delivered on June / the annual
address before the Alumni Association Of
the Missouri University. Mr.. Ewing's ad-
dress was departure from the usual
routine of such occasions, and its plan is
worthy of adoption on other occasions.
Mr.. Ewing gave history OF the inception
and start of the university, showed how its
endowment had been made, and how it
should be increased SO that the university
should be one In fact as well as in name,
and worthy of the great state whose name
1t bears. His appeal to the association in
behalf of the university was very approprl-
ate, as, in fact, was the whole address.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

If the sentiment OF the people Of Great
Britain on the home rule question is TO be
judged from the results OF the parliamen-
tary elections held for the vacant seats, then
the Gladstonians have reason to feel CON
hdent OF success In the near future. In
nearly every case where elections have been
held since the passage Of the crimes bill be-
came assured the GladstonIans have been
victorious. In many cases the seats had
been vacated by liberal unionists or tories,
which more thoroughly emphasized the
verdict OF the people against coercion aud
oppression. The signal victory OF Sir
George o. TreVelyan in the Bridgeton dis
trict and that OF j. Il. Drummer Saturday in
the Northwich sdlylslon Of Cheshire, has
caused the followers of Salisbury and
Chamberlain TO tremble, and already the
National Republican., 1887-08-16

CHOLERA is again spreading in some por-
tions Of Europe. Impure water is one of the
greatest helps to cholera. In Chilli an 10
vestigation was made into the agencies
most active in spreading the disease. In
the large cities It was found that where the
water supply was pure the plague made
very little progress. The greatest mortality
occurred in places were the water was bad.
Everyefrort should be made to secure pure
water for the citizens Of Washington,
Congress will readily appropriate all the
money needed for that purpose, as most Of
them drink more or less water. The sub
ject only needs to be presented properly.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
From the Ohio Republican Platform.

5. UtJaror liberal pensions 10 nc soldiers and
sailors GtMe Union, adequate appropriations for
Me improvement Of our ndiioaal ,ra'cr rays, and
national aid to education. II too much reren'tc
be collected 10 meet these aud other public nee l.,
tn dcmoEd ho, Inc frs, step in Ec reduction
thereof shat be the abolition ot he Internal hrr
upon american grotn tobacco.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

As-Partics leaving the city during the heated
term can have the DAILY NATIONAL REPuBLI-
CAN mailed to their address by sending their
directions TO the business Office at the low
price of so cents month, prepaid, including
postage. By this means they will have daily
information OF what is transpiring at Washing.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
THv NEW POST BUILDING.

FOR RENT-studios, ofices, and Lodge or
Society Rooms. There are yet vacant in the
New Post Building some well-lighted rooms,
suitable for Lodges and Societies.
Also, several well.llghted rooms eligible
for Artists Studios; also, two rooms fitted for
light manufacturing with or without steam
power. Otis elevator runs day and night. APP
ply at Post Counting Room.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

Miss FANNY DAVENPORT, in writing to a
friend as TO her costume during the hot
weather, says "AIy hair combed back from
my brow, large straw hat, colored apron
this completes my costume" We abso-
lutely decline to give the address Of this
letter, as it might cause hegira from
Washington of the gentlemen who occupy
PLAY ed--or displayed.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
This ia the Law-Obsy 1t,

But none of said interest bearing obligations
not already due shall be redeemed or paid be
fore maturity unless at such time United States
notes are convertible into coin at the option OF
the holder, or unless at such time bonds OF the
United States bearing lower rate of interest
than the bonds 10 be redeemed can be sold at
par in coin.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
Gloomy Democratic Prospects.

One of the very brightest young Demo
cratic politicians from the Old Dominion
was met at Wizards last night by RE-
PUBLICAN reporter, who asked "Will the
campaign in your state next fall be lively
one ?,n
"Lively,n he said; 81 should say so. Viz
ginia will be abaze for some time to come,
ana have no hesitation In saying that Ma
hane is very likely to win his fight, for the
reason that our rarty adopted a miserable,
broken down platform at Roanoke. No,
you can cay, have no idea that our party
can win in the next campaign"
National Republican., 1887-08-16
No Court. Martial Needed.

The necessity for court-martal In the
case Of Col. w. W. Burns has been averted
by the withdrawal Of all the charges pre-
ferred against him by Col. w. ID. Whipple.
The trouble between the two officers has
been amlcaby settled, aud calls for no
action by the War Department.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

ENREDERICK (MD.) FEMALE SEMINARY.
II The next term will commence Wednes-
day, Sept. 4, 1887. Various courses of study.
Competent instructors. Hcalthful location.
Terms moderate. For catalogues apply TO
w. II. PURNELL, A. NJ. LII. d. jyl1-b2
SELwYN HALL, READING, Pa. g HOURS
- from Washington. 4 school of the high.
est order fol, boys. Military system. Every
Steam. gas, hot and cold water. Large gym
nasium. Thorough preparation for college or
business. Boys of any age received, Send for
catalogue. LOT G. BISHOP, Headmsster. =,
je1l-taul0
National Republican., 1887-08-16

TNoR SALE . ADJOINING AMMENDALE
I way station, thirteen mikes from city, ten
acres OF land with superb stream and thir-
teen-room house. Price, $500; also 100 acres,
containing twenty beautiful building sites.
Visit or address DANIEL AMMEN, Ammen-
dale, Md. aug2-lmO
National Republican., 1887-08-16

THERE is to be a total eclipse OF the
sun on the 10Th of August visible in parts
of the eastern continent. About the same
time look out for total eclipse of the Dis
trict commissioners visible in Washington.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
Proposals for Cranes,

Bids for three overhead travelling cranes
complete, the iron work for their support,
and the frame Of one building for the ord
nance gun shops at the Washington navy
yard will be opened at the Navy Depart
ment on tie 10th OF September.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
A CnnirIIa Minar

The Secretary Of the Treasury yesterday
received from an unknown resident of Pratt
Mines, Ala, a conscience contribution con-
sisting Of postal note for two dollars and
postage stamps. to the amount Of fourteen
cents.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
win Probably BE Amended.

The section OF the police regulations re-
quiring lighted lamps on vehicles and bI-
cycles went into force yesterday. 1t Is In
timated that the rule will be modified, ex-
empting private carriages from the require
mpntg
National Republican., 1887-08-16

ESOR SALE - BUILDING BRICK-2OO, ,00)
IL extra quality Salmon Brick will be sold
at a bargain If applied for Immediately, PO
TOMAC TERRA GOTTA CO., 1ill q st. $40
National Republican., 1887-08-16
SUMMER .BOARDTNG.

GUNNER HOME (LooATED AT THE BASE
- of South Mountain) will reopen for the
reception of guests MAY 10. Scenery and
hcalthfulness unsurpassedi superior aeoommo-
dati0nsj fine table, twenty minutes ride from
railroad, Address NJ l.. HORNE, Burketts-
vile, Md. my3.eo.3m
National Republican., 1887-08-16

NJFALIHFuL FEET, &c.
III DIR. WHITE, TIE FOOT SPECIALIST.
l4l6 Pennsylvania avenue opposite Wizards
HOtci. Cons. bunions, diseased nails vascu-
lar excresenCes, and all diseases of the feet
successfully treated without pain. Twenty
seventh consecutive year OF practice 10 Wash
ington, D. @. Fee, 81 a sitl!ng. Hours, 8 a. m
o6p. M; Sundays, 0 10 II d. n. only.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
Heavy Receipts for August,

The receipts of the government since
August amount to $ls,306, 1888, aud the
disbursements to $4,000, ,433, being an ex-
cess OF receipts OF $l3,3l6, 400.
National Republican., 1887-08-16
LOST AND FOUND.

r OST.-ON STEAMER PILOT BOY, MON
i day night last, a Gold Medal. with owners
name engraved thereon. Being valued as a
keepsake. the finder Is earnestly requested
TO return 1t TO l.. at Gazette" Office, Alexau-
dria, Va, and receive suitable reward. 9-l7
National Republican., 1887-08-16
LOANS.
EDUOATTOH4I,


SWlTHIN G. SHORTLIDGE'S MEDIA
- ACADEMY, at Media, Pa. (near Phiadel.
phia). Thirty minutes from Broad Street sta.
tion. One of the best equipped and best mau-
aged schools. All students board with the
principal. Teachers all men and graduates OF
Harvard, Yale, Princeton University of Penn
syiyania, or other tlrst-class colleges. Fine
buildings, single, double, or communicating
rooms, with ample bath accommodations.
Every room has In It a steam radiator and is
completely furnished New athletic grounds.
Gymnasium reft,cd and heated by steam. Best
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portunities for apt studentst to advance rapidly.
Special private tutoring for backward boys.
Patrons or students may select any studies or
choose an English, Scientific, Business, Col
lege.I'Ieraratory. or Civil Engineering course.
New physical and chemical laboratory with
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ment In commercial course with bank. Offices,
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More fully supplied with apparatus than any
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affords every home comfort, the best educa-
cation, and the best training. A fixed price
covers every expense, even books. No extras
except for music. No incidental expenses. Ne
examinations for admission. New illustrated
catalogue sent free to any address.
SWIfHlN G. SHORTLIDGE, A. b., A. NJ,
(Harvard Graduate) Media, Pa
>, The principal will be at the Riggs House
Friday, Sept. /. aug16-1m
National Republican., 1887-08-16
SUMMER Res OR rs.
ON THE MouNTAlNs OF PENNsYL-
" WANNA.

THE PARK HOTEL, williamsport, Pa.
FIRST. CLASS SUMMER RESORT. NOW
OPEN.
No mosquitoes cool nights; no malaria; no
better summer home for families. Rates from
slO to Sl4 per week. Send for circular.
mylS3m
National Republican., 1887-08-16
The rreasury clerks, Innings.

The Troasury CIerks' Innings.
The examination OF clerks In the War
Department under civil service rules hay
ing been finished, the Treasury clerks will
next be called upon to tell what they know
about geography, arithmetic, &c.
National Republican., 1887-08-16

PRESIDENT McCosH's long cherished
scheme is about TO be realized, and Prince
ton will hereafter rank as q university.